EKM01 Kham Gyarong Exploration: Chengdu-Maerkang-Derge-Yarchen Gar-Danba-Chengdu 13 Days Circle Tour
fromHighlights:Zhuokeji Chieftain’s Fortress,Yarchen Gar Monastery,Gatuo Monastery,Dege Parkhang Sutra-Printing House,Zhonglu Tibetan Fortress Villages,Mt. Siguniang,Wolong Shenshuping etc.
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Vacation Style Holiday TypeGuided Tours
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Activity Level Moderate
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Duration: 13 days 12 nights
Departure: April – December.
Route: Chengdu -75km/1hr- Dujiangyan Irrigation system -25km/50mts- Mt.Qingcheng -268km/4.5hrs- Zhuokeji Chieftain’s Fortress -11km/18mts- Barkam/Maerkang -255km/5hrs- Luhuo County -55km/1hr- Kasa Lake -148km/3hrs- Yarchen Gar -17km/22mts- Acha Village -306km/6hrs- Jinshajiang Bridg -71km/2hrs- Gatuo Monastery(4,800m) –96km/2hrs25mts- Derge Parkhang -142km/2hrs/40mts- Zhuqing Temple -80km/1hrs40mts- Queershan Tunnel -21km/21mts- Yulong La Cuo (4,040m) -12km/28mts- Manigango (4,180m) -91km/2hrs- Garze (3,440m) -273km/5hrs- Tagong Monstery (3,730m)/Muya Golden Pagoda -116km/2hrs40mts- Jiaju Tibetan Village -14km/30mts- Suopo Ancient Towers -16km/45ts- Zhonglu Tibetan Village -100km/2.5hrs- Siguniangshan town -98km/2hrs- Wolong Shengshuping Panda Center –118km/2hrs- Chengdu
Attractions:
*Dujiangyan Irrigation system,the oldest and only surviving no-dam irrigation system in the world
*Mt.Qingcheng – one of the birthplaces of Taoism with a history over 2000 years.
*Zhuokeji Chieftain’s Fortress, embodied the essence of all architectural art and culture of the Tibetan ethnic groups in history.
*Yarchen Gar Monastery, monastery with lineage of the Nyingma Pa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism .
*Gatuo Monastery, the “mother” of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism.
*Dege Parkhang Sutra-Printing House,the Dazzling Cultural Pearl,the Encyclopedia of Tibetan.
*Xinluhai Lake is a specific lake and one of the largest glacial moraine-dammed lake in China.
*Tagong Grassland,the most harmonious and beautiful grassland in the Tibetan plateau.
*Zhonglu Tibetan Fortress Villages, known as the most beautiful villages all over China.
*Mt. Siguniang, reputed to be the “Queen of Mountains in Sichuan” and “The Oriental Alps”.
*Wolong Shenshuping Base, also known as China Giant Panda Garden in Wolong Nature Reserve.
Highlights:
Unlike in TAR where tourism is strictly restricted, the Tibetan regions of old Kham are open to foreigners just like all other areas of China. Only some parts are exceptions, like Larung Gar are not open to foreign visitors. You can visit Kham with only having a Chinese visa. Kham as the “Ethnic Corridor Of Tibet”, as its vast and sparsely populated territories are inhabited by over 14 culturally and linguistically distinct ethnic groups. The Kham even has well preserved the Tibetan Culture and lifestyle. here are lots of beautiful home-stays and less restriction to travel around the villages, you can also easily interact with locals and enjoy the local lifestyle. Join us to experience the stunning landscapes, beautiful homestay, authentic Tibetan culture and lifestyle in Kham. Welcome to join us for a memorable experience in Kham.
Overview of Kham Tibetan Area:
Kham is one of the 3 main traditional regions of Tibet, along with U-Tsang and Amdo and is located in the eastern and southeastern corner of the Tibetan Plateau. Kham is a large area covering over 924,000 kilometers² (356,000 miles²). Kham is home to approximately 2 million Tibetans or 35% of the total Tibetan population. Parts of Kham lie in the eastern portion of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), western Sichuan, southern Qinghai and northwest Yunnan provinces.
Kham is the most geographically diverse region of Tibet. Kham, traditionally known as Chushi Gangdruk which means “4 Rivers, 6 Ranges”, contains the headwaters of many of Asia’s longest and most important rivers. The Mekong, Yangtze, Yellow and Salween rivers all begin in Kham. These rivers cut deep canyons and gorges throughout eastern Kham. There are numerous mountain ranges and high peaks throughout the area. The Kunlun Mountains (which includes the Bayan Har/Bayan Kala Range) form the far northern boundary of Kham while the far eastern extent of the Himalaya’s form the southern boundary. The rugged Hengduan Range, which includes the Daxue Mountains, are along the eastern border of Kham and mainland China. The highest peak in Kham is Minya Konka, which rises to 7556 meters. Other notable peaks in Kham are Mt. Chola, rising to 6168 meters in Dege county and Mt. Bukadaban in Drido county rising to 6860 meters.
Itinerary at a glance:
Day1: Arrive in Chengdu, transfer to hotel, check in. O/N in Chengdu
Day2: Chengdu -75km/1hr- Dujiangyan Irrigation system -25km/50mts- Mt.Qingcheng. O/N at the foot of Mt.Qingcheng
Day3: Mt.Qingcheng -268km/4.5hrs- Zhuokeji Chieftain’s Fortress -11km/18mts- Barkam/Maerkang O/N in Maerkang
Day4: Barkam/Markang -255km/5hrs- Luhuo County. O/N in Luhuo
Day5: Luhuo County -55km/1hr- Kasa Lake -148km/3hrs- Yarchen Gar -17km/22mts- Acha Village O/N in Acha Village.
Day6: Yarchen Gar -169km/3hrs45mts- Gatuo Monastery(4,800m) -60km/1hr15mts- Jinshajiang Bridg –26km/35mts- Derge O/N in Derge
Day7: Derge Exploration O/N in Derge
Day8: Derge -55km/1hr- Queershan Tunnel -21km/21mts- Yulong La Cuo (4,040m) -12km/28mts- Manigango (4,180m) -91km/2hrs- Garze (3,440m) O/N in Ganze
Day9: Garze -273km/5hrs- Tagong Monstery (3,730m)/Muya Golden Pagoda -116km/2hrs40mts- Danba O/N in Zhonglu Tibetan Village
Day10: Zhonglu Tibetan Village -16km/45mts- Suopo Ancient Towers -16km/45ts- Zhonglu Tibetan Village (2,200m) O/N in Zhonglu Tibetan Village
Day11: Zhonglu Tibetan Village -100km/2.5hrs- Mt. Siguniang O/N in Siguniangshan town
Day12: Siguniangshan town -98km/2hrs- Wolong Shengshuping Panda Center –118km/2hrs- Chengdu O/N in Chengdu.
Day 13: Drop off to Chengdu airport, service end !
- Day1 Arrive in Chengdu, transfer to hotel, check in. O/N in Chengdu
- Day2 Chengdu -75km/1hr- Dujiangyan Irrigation system -25km/50mts- Mt.Qingcheng. O/N at the foot of Mt.Qingcheng
- Day3 Mt.Qingcheng -268km/4.5hrs- Zhuokeji Chieftain’s Fortress -11km/18mts- Barkam/Maerkang O/N in Maerkang
- Day4 Barkam/Markang -255km/5hrs- Luhuo County. O/N in Luhuo
- Day5 Luhuo County -55km/1hr- Kasa Lake -148km/3hrs- Yarchen Gar -17km/22mts- Acha Village O/N in Acha Village.
- Day6 Yarchen Gar -169km/3hrs45mts- Gatuo Monastery(4,800m) -60km/1hr15mts- Jinshajiang Bridg –26km/35mts- Derge O/N in Derge
- Day7 Derge Exploration O/N in Derge
- Day8 Derge -55km/1hr- Queershan Tunnel -21km/21mts- Yulong La Cuo (4,040m) -12km/28mts- Manigango (4,180m) -91km/2hrs- Garze (3,440m) O/N in Ganze
- Day9 Garze -273km/5hrs- Tagong Monstery (3,730m)/Muya Golden Pagoda -116km/2hrs40mts- Danba O/N in Zhonglu Tibetan Village
- Day10 Zhonglu Tibetan Village -16km/45mts- Suopo Ancient Towers -16km/45ts- Zhonglu Tibetan Village (2,200m) O/N in Zhonglu Tibetan Village
- Day11 Zhonglu Tibetan Village -100km/2.5hrs- Mt. Siguniang O/N in Siguniangshan town
- Day12 Day12: Siguniangshan town -98km/2hrs- Wolong Shengshuping Panda Center -118km/2hrs- Chengdu O/N in Chengdu.
- Day 13 Drop off to Chengdu airport, service end !